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As people age, their joints change. Sometimes, this can lead to arthritis, causing pain in areas like the knees and hips. Dr. Rafael Sierra, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, says arthritis and joint replacements are not inevitable. However, conditions like birth defects and structural issues can increase the risk of hip or knee problems that may result in the need for replacement. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0:59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. Dr. Sierra wants to set the record straight about aging and joint…
It’s time to take a breather: November arrives with a much-needed sense of slowness and stillness on the heels of a dramatic eclipse season. As Saturn slows its roll ahead of ending its retrograde on November 4, we’re reminded that time is an essential ingredient in any recipe. Taking a leisurely approach, maintaining an air of accountability, and honoring the wisdom of experience may pay off in spades this month, as every sign’s November 2023 wellness horoscope will include some emotional and moody undertones. November 13, in particular, angles us toward our emotional depths as the new moon arrives in…
What are the Differences Between Panic Attacks and Anxiety Attacks? Although people often confuse panic attacks with anxiety attacks and use the terms interchangeably, they are considered to be distinct by mental health professionals. While panic attacks are included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th edition) known as the DSM-5, anxiety attacks are not. Some of the major differences between panic and anxiety are as follows: Anxiety is usually focused on a future situation. Panic is a fear reaction to what feels like imminent danger. Anxiety is typically accompanied by worry thoughts about the future, e.g.…
In some ways, Halloween is the toughest holiday to navigate when you’re dieting. While most seasonal festivities involve food, this one involves candy, one of the most irresistible sugar delivery systems ever invented. It’s sweet, delicious and almost addicting. With so much candy around, you need diet tricks and treats to stay on plan.You can avoid candy the rest of the year (if you exert willpower in the supermarket checkout line) but on Halloween, you bring tons of it into your house to give away. Then your kids bring more. You may try to limit yourself to “just one,” but…
Rebecca Murray is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Functional Medicine and Endocrinology. She is also on the Scientific Advisory Board at Designs for Health, a supplement brand we’ve trusted since it was often recommended to us by our very first nutrition editor.We asked Murray to share her take on supplements and nutrients for women through the decades. Here’s what she had to share…Crucial Nutrients For Women In Their 20sA female is in the final stage of optimizing their bone density in their 20s. Their “Peak Bone Density” plays an important role in their risk for osteoporosis later…
Mavel has come a long way since the comic book label was first founded back in 1939. Now owned by The Walt Disney Company, the brand dominates a ton of industries including cinema, digital streaming, toys, clothing, and now it is even looking to “Hulk Smash” into the fitness world with a star-studded app that hopes to build both your imagination, and your fitness levels. I took a look at “Marvel Move” to find out what it’s all about, and whether these superheroes can deliver a super-workout. While many people love to dress up as their favorite horror film characters…
Labels, love ‘em or dislike them–I am proud to call myself plant-based, a.k.a vegan. I don’t eat animal products, nor “processed” foods (I put processed in quotes because it’s a broad term). My household pantry is filled with whole foods like: nuts, seeds and grains. My refrigerator is stocked with fruits, veggies and lots of pickled concoctions I make to mitigate food waste but also create gut-friendly foods. In this article I am bringing you everything vegan I eat in a day. Think of this as a peek into my whole food plant-based life that I hope can be of…
Raise your hand if you ever find yourself saying, “Ugh, I’m full” … right before getting up for seconds or digging into dessert. Yup. We’re right there with you. Many of us overeat without knowing why, which means that learning to recognize fullness is important, says Melissa Rifkin, RD, of Melissa Rifkin Nutrition. “We’re not tuning into our bodies and feeling comfortable with satiety, namely because we don’t know what that is, and this can make it more likely we’ll gain weight,” she explains. So what does fullness feel like, and why can it be so hard to recognize? Below,…
There are few things more satisfying than crawling into your cozy, comfy bed when the weather gets cold—and a high-quality mattress is a key player in that idyllic wintertime scene. However, if your bed could use an upgrade, please direct your attention to the wide range of Black Friday mattress deals. We’ve already spotted sales at big retailers like Amazon and Serta, as well as beloved bed-in-a-box mattress brands like Casper, Nectar, and Helix. And if you get your shopping out of the way now, prior to Black Friday on November 24, you can set up a new sleep sanctuary…
Mammograms have been a standard screening for breast cancer since the 1970s. They have transformed early breast cancer detection and diagnosis by identifying breast cancer before it causes signs and symptoms. Mammograms have been shown to reduce the risk of dying of breast cancer and have saved countless lives. New screening options go beyond traditional mammography with advancements that may not be familiar. Here’s what you need to know about the most common options and which might be best for you. Mammogram A mammogram is an X-ray image of your breasts and is the breast cancer screening technique that most…